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Posted 11 August, 2026

Food Scientist

Stefanini
East Hanover, NJ, US Full Time

Job Description

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Food Scientist in East Hanover, NJ (HYBRID) Call: +1 (248) 582-6508 / Email: [email protected] Open for W2 candidates only! Location: 100 Deforest Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936 Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Description: Senior Scientist. Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field or 5 years of analytical analysis experience preferred in order to undertake a range of investigative analyses. LC, GC and GCMS techniques, utilizing software packages and provide interpretation of the results. Working as part of a project team, you will be responsible for setting up new SPME GC equipment, establishing validated analytical methods on site and building the capability to perform untargeted flavor analysis on a variety of matrices. Experimental work will include to result interpretation, writing recommendations and disseminating reports. With the support and guidance of a manager, you will develop and execute projects, effectively communicating their statuses and highlighting risks and issues. You will plan and lead bench-top experimental work plans and trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice. Senior Scientist - Flavor Analytical SG9 Responsible for delivering key flavor analytical measurements to support the Client business, focused on the area of Biscuit and Baked snacks. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up new SPME GC equipment, establishing validated analytical methods on site and building the capability to perform untargeted flavor analysis on a variety of matrices. They will need to collaborate internally in the area of flavor research and analytical methodology for Client with colleagues at other sites and be comfortable liaising with external partners and equipment providers. Install new analytical SPME equipment with support from colleagues Set up and run in-house methods to conduct flavor analysis on a variety of matrices to assist the direction of the flavor research programs and provide technical insights through flavor analysis Establish and maintain strong relationships with instrument providers Collaborate in cross functional teams with internal and external partners to drive projects Support the flavor research and category teams with analytical measurements to test hypotheses and propose next steps in research projects. Accountability: Undertake a range of investigative analyses. LC, GC and GCMS techniques, utilizing software packages and provide interpretation of the results. Perform various analytical techniques to isolate and concentrate flavour from food products and identify and quantify the potent aroma compounds. Perform QA data checking and provide interpretation of data. Act in compliance with all relevant lab policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment, assist with laboratory housekeeping and the maintenance of quality systems. Communicate significant of the results to technical and non-technical audience to assist with the decision-making process. Work in an organized manner within tight deadlines to ensure that analysis is completed within expected time scales. Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company. #LI-JC2 #LI-ONSITE